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Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival 2010
May 6-8, 2010
Special Guest: Wayne Lynch
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Dr. Lynch is a popular guest lecturer and an award-winning science writer. His books cover a wide range of subjects, including: the biology and behaviour of owls, penguins and northern bears; arctic, boreal and grassland ecology; and the lives of prairie birds and mountain wildlife.
He is a fellow of the internationally recognized Explorers Club - a select group of scientists, eminent explorers and distinguished persons, noteworthy for their contributions to world knowledge and exploration.
He is also an elected Fellow of the prestigious Arctic Institute of North America . He was elected in recognition of his contributions to the knowledge of polar and subpolar regions. The electing board applauded his diverse career as a naturalist, wildlife photographer and science writer.
From: http://www.waynelynch.ca/biography.html
May 6th - Fundraising Dinner Conexus Arts Centre (Jacqui Schumiatcher Room)
Our knowledgeable keynote speaker is Wayne Lynch. There will be raffles, a silent auction, and other surprises to raise funds for an outdoor classroom to be located in the Waterfowl Display Ponds. Ticket prices for the Fund Raising Dinner are $50.00/single, $40.00/student or $375.00 for a table of 8. For tickets, contact Lorne Scott at (306) 695-2047 or by email or Ramona Clarke at 306-585-1852 or email. Dress is business casual. ( Download banquet poster here )
May 7th - WOW Education Day
Over 200 grades 4-6 students from Regina and surrounding area will explore Wascana Marsh to learn about wetlands and wildlife through a variety of nature awareness activities. These activities include bird watching, pond dipping, guided hikes, eco-games, field sketching and a special presentation from Wayne Lynch! Each participant will spend a fun day filled with hands-on and minds-on outdoor activities. These experiences will provide students numerous opportunities to discover, investigate, research and reflect throughout the day. Dress for the weather!
For more information here is the School Day Schedule and School Day Maps for Morning and Afternoon (pdf formats)
Please note that Friends of Wascana Marsh will cover the bussing costs for successful applicants.
May 7th - WOW Evening Programs
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. At the Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive (see map)
FREE public programs featuring 'Music with Nature, and getting close and personal with Big White Birds - White Pelicans and Whooping Cranes.
May 8th - WOW Public Day (International Migratory Bird Day)
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. At a tent village located at McDonald Street & Wascana Drive (East of Candy Cane Park)
FREE public programs for people of all ages:
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AND SO MUCH MORE!
Click here for the 2010 Public Schedule of Events
Click here for the 2010 Festival Site Map
Click here to review past festivals
2010 Sponsors:
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